Pella Updates of Visits News and Local Life
ACCALS Mrs Walter Porter travels from Lethbridge to attend aunt Miss Harriet Harmsen funeral. Friends from Canada visit Pella then return home. Anne Schilder installs new refrigerated meat showcase. shop redecorating. Numerous travels, hospital visits, and family events among Pella residents and surrounding towns reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Porter
Lethbridge
Saskatchewan
Canada
Pella
Harriet Harmsen
Harvey Dykstra
Harmsen
Anne Schilder
Keith Fox
Delta
Dr. C. J. Fox
Record Contest Announced for 4-H Club Girls
The national 4-H girls record contest for 1940 will honor club girls skilled in home making arts. State leaders issue acceptance, and county winners receive gold medals. Last year’s winners produced thousands of dishes and meals, canned foods, garments, and garden products, while giving demonstrations and exhibits across fairs. Six national winners earned $200 scholarships and a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Honor C Hospers at 89th Birthday in Orange City
Saturday Cornelius Hospers will celebrate his 89th birthday in Orange City. He has led civic and religious affairs in Sioux County for years and is noted as the county's first Sunday school teacher. Friends from across the county will honor him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Hospers
Sioux County
Pioneer Citizen Honored at Monday Science Hall Reception
The W C T U of Sioux County sponsors a reception in Science Hall to honor Mr Hospers, who taught the Orange City school in 1872. Noted pupils include Rev S Menning, Attorney Anthony Te Paske, and Samuel Muilenburg, with hopes many friends and former pupils will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Hall
W.C.T.U
Sioux County
Hospers
Orange City
Rev. S. Menning
Anthony Te |Paske
Samuel Muilenburg
Sioux Co
Capital
Pella Iowa adopts funds for fiscal year 1940 41 ordinance
The city council of Pella Iowa appropriates funds for the 1940 41 fiscal year from April 1 to March 31 including 7500 General Fund 15000 Water Work Fund 1800 Fire Dept Fund 3500 Grading Fund 400 Dragging Fund 3500 Sewer Fund 1000 Sanitation Fund 3500 Swimming Pool Fund 750 Bond Fund 300 Comfort Sta Fund 5000 Bond Fund 5241.05 Storm Sewer Bond Fund 9000 Sewer Bond 3000 Disp Bond Fund 4500 Street Impr Bond Fund 2000 Bond Fund 1927 Impr Bond Fund 1500 Emergency Fund 1600 Park Fund 900 Library Fund 0. The treasurer is authorized to issue warrants within the appropriations and payments are made in order of presentation. All conflicting ordinances are repealed and the ordinance takes effect upon publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
Iowa
Inn
Plane Sets Antarctic Altitude Record On Standard Fuel
Beechcraft aircraft aboard the Snow Cruiser, under pilot Serg. T. A. Petras and observer Clyde Griffith, climbed to 21 050 feet in minus 46 degree temperatures near Little America. They descended voluntarily. Dr. F. Alton Wade welcomed them as the cruiser base supported by Armour Institute technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beechcraft
Antarctic
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
South Polar
Serg
T. A. Petras
Clyde Griffith
Little America
F. Alton Wade
Felix Ferrante
Research Foundation of Armour Institute of Technology
Hair Balls Cause Calf Bloat in Dairy Herd
Hair balls form in calves from sucking at feeding time and can trigger bloat or scour, especially in winter when calves are confined. Prevent by stanchioning after milk and giving access to forage early. balls may be regurgitated during rumination or pass with coarse intestinal matter as calves age. Dwight L Espe notes this in Town State cell diary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Espe
Town State Cell
Van Wyk Named Bible Teacher at Central High School
Dr Irwin J Lubbers president of Central College announces Herbert S Van Wyk as chair of Bible at Central High School. Van Wyk pursues a PhD at New York University and wrote The Philosophic Views of James Orr. He hails from Hull Iowa and has a long record in church and education. He will begin duties at Central next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College
Herbert S. van Wyk
Ible
van Wyk
New York University
School of Education
James Orr
Hull
Iowa
Ceni
Cen
Wern Theological Seminary
College and Seminary
Julia Walvoord
The
Biblical Seminary
New York
Middle Collegiate Church
Ni York
Bethel Reformed Church
Brandon
Wisconsin
Central Iast Spring
William C. Walvoord
Pultneyville, N.Y. Reformed Church
van’ Wyka
Central
Citizens of Orange City Plant Trees
The Woman's Club project in Orange City sells Black Hills spruce trees for 1.50 to 2.00 dollars balled in moss or dirt. Buyers should dig square 2 by 2 foot holes, water them, and arrange for planting upon arrival with donated labor. Contact Civic committee members if no one calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Black Hills
Orange City
Mesdames E. Fisher
J. Treneman
G. Noteboom
D. Ver Steg
H. Te Puske
Sioux Co. Capital
Orange City Forms Whiskers Club for Festival
Orange City residents formed the Whiskers Club on Friday evening to elect officers and plan the Spring Festival. Ben Vande Waa heads the group with a first class set of mutton chops, Simon Spyker serves as secretary, and Gerrit L. Rens as treasurer with a Van Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Ben Vande Waa
Simon Spyker
Gerrit L. Rens
van Dyke
George de Riaayi
Fry
1939 Sioux County 4-H beef club drives record cattle sales
Sioux County Iowa 4-H members fed out a million dollars worth of baby beeves purebred beef heifers and range calves in their beef club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa 4-H
Leroy Nixon Appointed Ray Editor for 41
The Central Ray reports Leroy Nixon junior and John MacGregor sophomore were chosen as editor and business manager for 1940 41 after multiple meetings. Nixon hails from Newtown Pennsylvania and has been active in Zeta Sigma Pi Philosophy Club Volunteers and Theopeiticians. He has served on the Y M cabinet and earned forensics laurels while reporting for the Ray this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Ray
Leroy Nixon
John MacGregor
Newtown
Pennsylvania
Central
Zeta Sigma Pi
Philosophy Club
Y. M
Ray Star
Central College Athlete Leaders to Helm 1940 Ray
John MacGregor of Johns town New York has built a strong two year record at Central. He serves as Manager of Athletics and is President of the Sophomore class while also writing as a sports reporter for the Ray. With his leadership and a partner in charge the 1940 Ray is poised to be an attractive dependable news sheet reflecting Eastern influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacGregor
Johnstown
New York
Central
John
The
Ray
Central College
Noted Mason to Make Address at Oskaloosa Apr 24
Dr Charles E Snyder of Davenport will speak at Tri Luminar Lodge No 18 in Oskaloosa on Wednesday evening April 24 on Masonry in a War Shaken World His lecture is the second of three sponsored by Oskaloosa lodges with the final talk on May 15 by Dr Hl Cook of Ames on Some Modern Tragedies Other lodges within driving distance are invited and welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Snyder
Davenport
Oskaloosa
Snyder
Grand Lodge
Hall of
Council Lodge
Hl. C. Cook
Ames
Prairie Fire Threat Near Deep River Controlled
An old time prairie fire near Deep River last week grew with a stiff breeze and menaced about six homes before crews contained it. Hastily dug trenches helped save the dwellings from the blaze.
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Deep River
No One Hit at Storm Take Railroad Crossing
A report notes there was no excuse for anyone to be struck by a train at a Storm Take railroad crossing, underscoring safety concerns and urging compliance with crossing signals.
Ding Dong Warning Signal Malfunctions Overnight
A persistent warning signal malfunction rang repeatedly from Tuesday afternoon through the next morning. An expert was called to disable the device and end the disturbance.
Potatoes Plowed Up On Good Friday In Glenwood
J M Benne of Glenwood did not plant but dug a few potatoes on Good Friday. His plow uncovered a row not dug last fall and he removed three bushels of excellent spuds in first class condition. They had not been frozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Benne
Glenwood
Double Winner in Town Club Contest
Mrs. Robert Sinclair won one of the two best matches in a Town federation of women's clubs contest. Both selections will be entered in a national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Federation of Women's Clubs
Robert Sinclair
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M. J. de Wit
Albert Langerak
State Dent
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Jacob van Dyk
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Harry Boland
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Verda
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Rockford
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Des Moines
Henry van Oostrum
Mildred Vander Linden
J. W. Vander Linden
Ivan Boyer
Albin
Mrs. Boyer
Mrs
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Bert Ver Steeg
Joe Vande Geest
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G. Menning
Mercy Hospital
Oskalbosa
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Velma Kooistra
Chrisian Reformed Church
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J. Vande Veer
H. Vander Beck
P. Ten Hagen
B. van Maanen
W. Vander Horst
C. van Dyk
Anna ‘Zylstra
C. B. Vander Hart
Carisso
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Lee
the “Model” Clothiers
Honor C. Hospers
Rose Hill
Highway No
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Guernsey
McCormick-Deering
Emerson
Rock Yeland
Hayes Corn
John Deere
Twin City
McCormick- Peering
W. Moore
Link & Wymore
Oren McCurdy
Clorke
T. G, Fultz, ‘Mayor
Frank N, DE Wit
Herbert L. van Wyk
Mr. van Wyk
Bible At
H. S. van Wyk
Bible
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